Li Daoli asked anxiously: "How long will it take? Uncle Wang needs to know that with every passing day, Li Chengqian's throne becomes more secure, and the ministers in the court will become more obedient. If we delay any longer, even if we start an uprising, the probability of success will be low." will be greatly reduced!”
Li Chengqian took "Renhe" as his reign name, and his style of conduct was very consistent with these two words. "Kanren" and "Hexu" are almost Li Chengqian's personality. As a minister, who wouldn't want to meet such a monarch?
All the previous dissatisfaction and the hidden dangers left by Emperor Taizong's insistence on Yi Chu have gradually dissipated under Li Chengqian's gentle and drizzle methods. More and more people have recognized Li Chengqian, and the throne has gradually become stable.
"The right way will help you many, but the wrong way will help you few." As time goes by, the situation between the two sides waxes and wanes. How can we wait?
Li Shenfu said impatiently: "You think I am willing to wait? But the current situation clearly has the potential to scare the snake away, and we are the snakes lurking in the grass. If you jump out at this time, wouldn't you be hit in the head?" < br>
Li Daoli rarely insisted: "How can we not fire the arrow when it is on the string?"
Li Shenfu yelled angrily: "What a fart! If you don't have complete assurance, you can't fire even one arrow!"
Li Daoli was helpless: "How can things in this world be perfect? Seize the opportunity, make up your mind, and go all out. Success or failure depends on destiny."
Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty forced Emperor Jing of the Northern Zhou Dynasty to abdicate, but almost failed in the face of Yuwen Xianbei's counterattack. Emperor Taizong's "Xuanwumen Revolution" was also a last-ditch battle with a narrow escape. How can success in this world be so natural?
How can we accomplish great things if we cherish our own lives while doing great things?
Li Shenfu said angrily: "You understand the truth, how can I not understand it? It's just a small change that affects the whole body. If there is even the slightest fallacy in it, the price you have to pay is absolutely unbearable. You can't bear this matter." Just shut up and do as you're told, no need to comment. ”
How can you do it when you know that others are already on guard but still turn a blind eye and go your own way, leaving your fate to luck?
To do big things, you must be decisive and go all out, but if you know that there are tigers in the mountains and go to the tiger mountains, isn't it a way to die?
Li Daoli couldn't convince Li Shenfu, so he said helplessly: "How to deal with it now?"
Li Shenfu shook his head and looked deeply: "We don't need to do anything, just wait, wait for the New Deal to be implemented in the world, wait for the land to be measured in various places, wait for the violent counterattack of the family members, wait for the country to be turbulent and the situation to change. ”
In his opinion, Li Chengqian was not a qualified emperor at all. Since he sat on the throne, he should reject dissidents, fight against dissidents, use harsh means to cut off those enemies who refused to surrender, and consolidate the foundation of his throne.
It is foolish to blindly emphasize "benevolence and harmony" and will eventually suffer backlash.
Li Daoli was very depressed, hesitated for a moment, and whispered: "But this time, in order to collect enough compensation for Fang Jun, I not only lost everything, but also borrowed a lot of money from outside, and promised a huge profit. If I can't pay it back, , even if I sell my whole house, I won’t be able to pay back the profit.”
Being cheated by Fang Jun, not even half of the value of many properties could be realized, but the clans, princes and princes did not care about this and were only willing to give out so much. The shortfall was so big that even if the Dongping County Wangfu's treasury was emptied, it would still not be enough, so he had no choice but to borrow money from abroad at heavy interest. If he couldn't pay it back in a while, the interest would kill him.
Li Shenfu was very unhappy: "Didn't I use half of my warehouse to help you compensate Fang Jun? A little impatience will ruin a big plan. As long as it comes true, how much money will you get? Just be patient, and you will be the richest in the world. ”
Li Daoli was speechless. What does "help me repay Fang Jun" mean?
We all did this together, and now I'm taking the blame and facing Fang Jun's threats. Instead of being grateful, you're adding insult to injury and showing off?
Wanting to see the faces of these princes and heirs, Li Daoli was full of gloom about the future events. He had doubts about whether it would come to pass. Even if it came to pass, it was not certain whether he would be able to get the benefits he deserved as he had divided the interests before...
But getting on this ship is easy, but getting off is as difficult as climbing to the sky.
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Zhang Liang was obviously unprepared for Liu Jiezhi's visit to the Duke of Yue State. In the main hall, looking at the several New Year gifts carried away by the servants, Zhang Liang smiled broadly, but he was still suspicious in his heart: "I am going to visit you in the next two days. I just want to see you." However, I couldn’t make the trip due to many chores, but unexpectedly, Zhongshu Ling came in person. I was so dazzled that I was so frightened, haha.”
Liu Ji was wearing a brocade robe, tall and thin, with a delicate appearance. He took a sip of tea and sighed with a smile: "You and I are colleagues. We should interact with each other to enhance our friendship. It doesn't matter who visits whose house." . But the current situation is tense, and various forces are fighting openly and secretly. It is a pity that the harmonious and friendly atmosphere between civil and military courtiers during the time of Emperor Taizong is no longer there."
Zhang Liang cursed in his heart, during the Zhenguan Dynasty, you, Liu Jie, were also the unpopular one. No one seemed to have any friendship with you. It seems true that Changsun Wuji and others wanted to kill you...
There was a look of agreement on his face: "Who says it's not the case? We are fighting to the death every day, but it has brought the country's major affairs to a standstill, and we don't know when it will end."
Liu Ji put down his tea cup and sighed: "Not only is there a time when we can rest, but in my opinion it is getting worse and worse. Now even the King of Wei can be assassinated, which shows how dangerous the situation has become. Your Majesty has ascended to the throne and is extremely ambitious. Using the title of "Renhe" to express his aspirations, who would have expected that these people in the court have ulterior motives, are ambitious, are only interested in profit, have no bottom line, and are in troubled times. "
Zhang Liang was surprised: "The King of Wei was actually assassinated? Oh my, I don't even know about this!"
Liu Ji sneered in his heart, how could you not know?
"His Royal Highness the King of Wei has a respected position and a sensitive status. He can be assassinated. It can be seen that some people can't hide it and can't wait to stir up trouble. We are entrusted with national affairs by His Majesty, but we can only watch the chaos. It’s really shameful and shameful to be helpless when the situation is about to start.”
Zhang Liang was thinking in his heart, is this coming to win over him?
His current position in the court is indeed a bit embarrassing. In the past, he was severely coerced by Fang Jun, which caused his prestige to be greatly damaged. Although he was the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, he also had the title of "Duke of the Fallen Kingdom". As a result, the civil servants refused to accept him. The military commander also rejected him, and he was not pleased by both sides.
It would be nice if we could find an "organization" and stop fighting alone.
It's just that although Liu Ji was the Secretary of the Central Committee and the prime minister of the dynasty, he was suppressed by Fang Jun. What benefits would he gain if he rashly surrendered?
If Fang Jun is hostile again and treats him as a vassal of Liu Jie and suppresses him, there will be no place for him to stand...
With his mind spinning, he said: "As ministers, we should be loyal to Your Majesty. We only obey His Majesty's orders. Whatever Your Majesty's position is, that's what we will stand for."
Liu Jie said: "Of course it is. Loyalty to the Emperor is our position and bottom line no matter what. However, His Majesty is now hesitant and has nothing to do. We should also be prepared and not let His Majesty be deceived by those ambitious people."
Zhang Liang was puzzled: "Who is Liu Zhongshu referring to? The one whom Your Majesty trusts the most is Fang Jun, but now Fang Jun has been dismissed from the Jinwu Guard position, and even all official positions have been dismissed. Only the title and official rank are left, so what to do with it?" How about affecting His Majesty? ”
Liu Jie did not answer, but asked: "In view of Duke Yu, who was responsible for the assassination of King Wei this time?"
"This... I haven't seen it with my own eyes and don't know what's going on. How can I make assumptions? Moreover, the court has not yet announced the assassination of Weng Weng. What is hidden in this matter is still unknown. I don't know how to answer it."
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"Then let me put it another way, the clan, King Wei, or Fang Jun... which side are you on?"
Zhang Liang said flatly: "I stand with His Majesty."
Liu Jie: "..."
You, Zhang Liang, have always been an arrogant, domineering and unrestrained person. Why are you so cautious and overly cautious now?
Although I asked which side you are on, am I really just asking which side are you on?
I'm asking who you think is the murderer of King Wei!
After taking a sip of tea, Liu Ji changed the topic: "The Duke of Yun is now serving as the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, in charge of the country's criminal justice system, and the administration of justice. Can his normal official duties go smoothly?"
Zhang Liang's mouth suddenly filled with bitterness, and he shook his head with a wry smile: "It's hard to say enough."
He was born in the army. When he was young, he was very brave and fierce. He traveled around the countryside and had not studied for a few days. He knew nothing about criminal law. He joined the Ministry of Punishment as Shangshu to succeed Liu Dewei. Liu Dewei had been in the Ministry of Punishment for many years and was a confidant to everyone at the top and bottom. Even though he retired, he still had great influence.
However, he is an alternative among the Zhenguan ministers. There is no one he can get close to, and it is impossible to get support. His Majesty does not care about him. Under such circumstances, he is just a tablet in the Ministry of Punishment and cannot hold power at all.
One bad thing happens one after another every day, how can one be so depressed?
Liu Jie said with emotion: "The Duke of Yun Kingdom was born in the martial arts. Nowadays, there are not many Zhenguan ministers who are still in the court. It seems that a famous general like you at that time should return to the army and take charge of the army. Putting him in the Ministry of Punishment is really a disgrace.”
Zhang Liang's heart skipped a beat and he sighed: "Liu Zhongshu is a civil servant. He has never led an army or fought in a war. He doesn't know how special the army is. It's easy to get out of the army, but if you want to go back, it will be as difficult as climbing to heaven."
A tree, a pit. After two consecutive mutinies, the army was frequently disbanded. The original Sixteen Guards had gradually shrunk, military power was gradually concentrated, and the position of generals was much less. If you want to return to the army at this time, where should you place it?
He is an honorable minister of Zhenguan, with great merit, high status and seniority. When he returns to the army, he will definitely be among the generals of the Sixteenth Guards. But which general of the Sixteenth Guards can be squeezed out by him now?
Liu Jie smiled and said: "It depends on human effort. Duke Yu has never tried it, so how can he know it won't work?" Zhang Liang's heart was pounding. The other party was planning to lure him...